Near record-breaking snowfall, days on end with brutal winds, and arctic air masses that seem to park overhead and never leave… the winter of 2022 has boasted all the right ingredients to make for one of the most challenging seasons ever for Manitoba’s drivers.

On January 6, 2021, pro-Trump protestors stormed the U.S. Capitol. Americans—and yes, Canadians—watched in shock as an “ordinary,” albeit angry, protest turned violent and invasive. Government officials were sent into lockdown as protestors, some carrying signs indicating a desire to lynch the vice president—or, even more alarmingly, zip-ties, indicating an intention to take prisoners—entered the federal government’s upper and lower chambers.

New Bothwell is about to see a big change to one of their most popular businesses. Elle Funk, owner of New B’s Café & Store, has sold her business and is moving on to new things.

The Bothwell Cheese factory in New Bothwell has resumed operations thanks to local farmers following a serious fire at the plant on the morning of Saturday, June 1. The fire resulted in no injuries.

Spring is here—and before you know it, Niverville’s annual Olde Tyme Country Fair will be here. This year, the fair will take place June 7–8 and feature an exciting lineup of musical acts.

The Niverville United Church (NUC) quilting group has a long history of supporting fundraising initiatives, one stitch at a time. This spring, they were able to send some of that support overseas to Ukraine in the form of a quilt that sends a message of warmth, beauty, and courage to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

A Maze in Corn, an outdoor amusement centre north of St. Adolphe, has been involved in an ongoing legal tussle with the provincial government over its operation of the Red River Floodway.

On July 2, the NDP government announced a new rebate program intended to incentivize drivers’ transition to electric vehicles (EV). The government’s selling points focus on helping people save on gas while reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.

At this year’s Volleyball Manitoba awards banquet, Niverville resident Kyla Zacharias received the award for Elite Coach of the Year. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding coaching and dedication in the sport of volleyball.

On July 4 at approximately 3:18 p.m., history passed through Niverville. It’s called the Final Spike Steam Tour, a three-country trek featuring The Empress 2816, a 4-6-4 Hudson-type steam locomotive built in 1930. The Empress is on her way to Winnipeg where she’ll be making one last stop on her 11-stop tour.